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Patanjali, in the Yoga Sutras, has given us this definition of Yoga: Yogash-chitta-vritti-nirodhah (sutra 1.2) "Yoga is defined as the cessation of the fluctuations of the mind-complex" In practical terms, this sutra can be translated as "yoga is the ability to stay calm in all situations in life". When we say […] In an earlier article, I introduced the concepts and benefits of Yoga Nidra. In today’s post, I would like to present the Yoga Nidra practice. As mentioned in my earlier post, practice of yoga nidra is an integral part of every yoga class that I teach. It is usually practiced after the asana (physical postures) […] Yoga Nidra (योग निद्रा) (Deep Yogic Relaxation) is an integral part of every yoga class that I teach. Following the tradition of the Integral Yoga, the style that I practice and teach, Yoga Nidra is practiced right after the asana (physical postures) segment and before the pranayama (breathing techniques) session. […] If you attend any Hindu religious ritual, a Vedic prayer or a traditional Yoga class, you will find that the Shanti mantra (the peace chant) is usually chanted at the end of the ceremony or the class. Following the tradition of Integral Yoga, the style of yoga that I practice and teach, I conclude each […] I am pleased to announce the next 21-day Yoga Challenge program. The past programs have been very well received by all the participants. For most of them, it has been truly a life-transforming experience. I invite you to join me on this exciting and deeply rewarding 21-day yoga journey. Here are the particulars: […] Today I am going to talk about a standing stretch, Tadasana (ताडासन), which is a simple pose to practice and yet provides several excellent benefits. The word Tadasana is usually translated either as the Mountain Pose or the Palm Tree pose. This is an excellent asana for the health of the spine. […] All I remember is that I was lying down on the patient trolley and was being taken to the surgery room. I don’t recall when they administered the anesthesia and I have no recollection of the surgery room. When I finally came to senses, I opened my eyes and saw Manju’s smiling face as if […] "Can headstand heal torn rotator cuff"? That was the title of the blog post I wrote a few weeks ago. In that post I had mentioned that based on an interview with Dr Loren Fishman that I heard on NPR, I was going to try the practice of headstand to deal with my torn rotator […] Earlier today, when I googled for "benefits of yoga", the following were the top four results: Count on Yoga: 38 Ways Yoga Keeps You Fit (Yoga Journal): This is a comprehensive article listing 38 different benefits of yoga. The benefits listed range from physical – flexibility, strength, endurance etc – up to mental and emotional. […] The name Mayurasana – मयूरासन – is a composite of two words – mayura (peacock) and asana (pose). The word peacock instantly brings to mind the image of this beautiful bird, dancing with the tail fanned out displaying the most gorgeous colors and designs. Description of a dancing peacock, with its spread out […] |
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